How severe is CVE-2018-14698?

CVE-2018-14698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-14698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14698?

CVE-2018-14698 affects Drobo 5n2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14698?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-14698 published?

CVE-2018-14698 was published on 2018-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14698

CVE-2018-14698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drobo 5n2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Drobo 5n2 Firmware
Published: 2018-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting in the /DroboAccess/delete_user endpoint in Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 allows attackers to execute JavaScript via the "username" URL parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14698?: Cross-site scripting in the /DroboAccess/delete_user endpoint in Drobo 5N2 NAS version 4.0.5-13.28.96115 allows attackers to execute JavaScript via the "username" URL parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-14698?: CVE-2018-14698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-14698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14698?: CVE-2018-14698 affects Drobo 5n2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14698 published?: CVE-2018-14698 was published on 2018-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.securityevaluators.com/call-me-a-doctor-new-vulnerabilities-in-drobo5n2-4f1d885df7fc

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:drobo:5n2_firmware:4.0.5-13.28.96115:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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